Can Trump End Birthright Citizenship Legally?

Can Trump End Birthright Citizenship Legally?

By Selen Ozturk, ACOM On his first day in office, President Trump signed an executive order redefining who gets to be an American. On Thursday, May 15, the Supreme Court heard arguments from challengers to Trump’s January 20 Executive Order 14160 — denying U.S. citizenship to babies born to a mother who is either illegally […]

Why Do I Want to Get Married?

Why Do I Want to Get Married?

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Family Law Attorney | www.askthelawyer.us Marriage is one of life’s most significant decisions, a commitment that intertwines two lives profoundly. While the excitement of love and partnership often dominates the engagement period, taking time for deep, honest self-reflection is the most critical step before walking down the aisle. An article […]

Mamdani: Are You Really a Socialist or an Opportunist?

Mamdani: Are You Really a Socialist or an Opportunist?

By Aamir S. Kumar In a political landscape often characterized by calculated moves and carefully worded statements, Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani’s recent remarks regarding his endorsement strategy in New York City’s ranked-choice voting system have sparked considerable debate. The core of the controversy lies in his apparent recommendation to vote for a candidate as “number one,” […]

NFPA Provides Top Grilling Safety Tips for Memorial Day and Beyond

NFPA Provides Top Grilling Safety Tips for Memorial Day and Beyond

For many of us, Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, when many people dust off their grills to celebrate the holiday and prepare for outdoor cooking in the warmer months ahead. As they do, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) offers important safety tips and guidelines to help ensure that the grilling season remains […]

Cutting HIV Aid Means Undercutting US Foreign and Economic Interests: Nigeria Shows the Human Costs

Cutting HIV Aid Means Undercutting US Foreign and Economic Interests: Nigeria Shows the Human Costs

By: Kathryn Rhine |theconversation.com A little over two decades ago, addressing Nigeria’s HIV crisis topped U.S. President George W. Bush’s priorities. Africa’s most populous nation had 3.5 million HIV cases, and the disease threatened to destabilize the region and ultimately compromise U.S. interests. These interests included securing access to Nigeria’s substantial oil reserves, maintaining regional military […]

Inside the Billion-Dollar Industry That Profits from Colorism—and the Lives It Silently Wounds

Inside the Billion-Dollar Industry That Profits from Colorism—and the Lives It Silently Wounds

By Sandy Connors The Business of “Brighter” $8.8 billion. That’s the estimated global value of the skin bleaching industry as of 2022, according to Global Industry Analysts. By 2026, it’s projected to grow to over $11.8 billion. These numbers aren’t just market data—they’re evidence of a thriving industry built on selling insecurity. From creams and […]

‘Grit’ and Relentless Perseverance Can Take a Toll on Brain Health − Particularly for People Facing Social Stresses Like Racism

‘Grit’ and Relentless Perseverance Can Take a Toll on Brain Health − Particularly for People Facing Social Stresses Like Racism

By:Darlingtina Esiaka | Theconversation.com For many people, grit – the perseverance and passion for long-term goals – is a virtue. It is also a key ingredient in overcoming challenges, achieving success and maintaining resilience. Studies have linked grit with success in goal attainment, improved psychological well-being and increased life satisfaction. But despite conventional narratives equating this type of psychological persistence with […]

The Opiate of the People: An Analysis of Religion’s Function in Class Society

The Opiate of the People: An Analysis of Religion’s Function in Class Society

Karl Marx’s assertion that “Religion is the opium of the people” stands as one of the most incisive and debated critiques of religion in the annals of modern thought. Originating from his 1843 work, A Contribution to the Critique of Hegel’s Philosophy of Right, this statement encapsulates a profound analysis of religion’s societal role, particularly […]

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